Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

​Location : Fort Worth

Employment Type : Salaried

Shift : Third

Work Arrangement :   Onsite

Position Summary :

Responsible for activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives.  Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.  This position requires direction of separate production rooms staffed by hourly employees.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plan, organize, and delegate work assignments to accommodate departmental schedules and to best utilize manpower and equipment and thereby meeting OEE efficiencies and striving for continual improvement within department.
• Provide direction to production personnel and monitor job performance. Communicate with personnel on any schedule changes and assist them in resolving production issues to ensure customer orders are completed on time.
• Communicate, in a timely manner, with production manager, scheduler, and other management staff status of production progress keeping them appraised of any issues that may impact order completion.
• Ensure product specifications are met and alerting production manager and quality assurance if product quality is in question immediately.  Resolve quality issues through training of personnel and enforcement of standards.
• Knowledgeable in all processes and equipment functions, tracks and resolves labor timekeeping issues.  Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of area.
• Develop and implement job specific training to all employees, ensure overall conformance with all Company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping.
• Is an advocate of safety within the facility and follows, and enforces all safety procedures.
• Responsible for assuring compliance with all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.

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Why Join Us :

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits : ​

Physical Demands :

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum : intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment :

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.   Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.  Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and / or legal requirements.  In addition, certain jobs may require employees to :

Diversity & Inclusion :

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.